The bill, H.B. No. 4984, amends certain provisions of the Property Code related to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens in Texas. It introduces new language to clarify the computation of deadlines for providing notice or taking action required under the relevant chapter. Specifically, if a deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the bill extends the deadline to the next business day that is not a weekend or holiday.

Additionally, the bill updates the language regarding the time of inception of a lien created under specific sections of the Property Code, replacing outdated references. It establishes that the priority of such liens is determined by the date of recording and clarifies that these liens are not enforceable against a grantee or purchaser who acquires an interest in the property before the lien's inception. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Property Code 53.003, Property Code 53.124 (Property Code 53)
House Committee Report: Property Code 53.003, Property Code 53.124 (Property Code 53)